4 h. ago Strawberry Moon 2025: Met Office verdict on sky watching conditions for June's rare full Moon

The Strawberry Moon rises tonight – and this record-breaking night sky phenomenon is not one to miss

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6 h. ago Beyond the apathy: the Manchester City and Chelsea fans off to the Club World Cup

Many were put off by sky-high prices for the month-long tournament but some found themselves unwilling to miss itThe Club World Cup, it is fair to say, has not captured the imaginations of domestic Manchester City and Chelsea supporters. Very few are talking about the tournament and, it appears, only true diehards will make the trip to the USA for the month-long end-of-season endurance test.Fifa slashed the prices of match tickets after poor uptake from fans and the UK broadcaster showing the tournament will be Channel 5, the home of World Seniors Snooker. Meanwhile, many, if indeed not most, players taking part are not overly enamoured by the prospect of losing five weeks of time off to recover from another gruelling campaign. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Why is the transfer window closing today? Key dates and times for Man United and Man City

The summer transfer window is split in two for the first time ever, but when does it shut and why has it been done? Here is all you need to know about the transfer window split.

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11 h. ago Love Island star Sophie Lee had says 'it made me' after nearly dying in horror accident six years ago

The 29-year-old model from Manchester was seen entering the villa during the 2025 series debut on Monday night

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31 h. ago Pitbull review – like a children’s party, but with loads of booze

Co-Op Live, ManchesterWith a hedonistic seize-the-day message, the pop-rapper resembles a cult leader or motivational speaker – and his followers are willing to overlook the faults in his live showPitbull is trying to give over 20,000 people a language lesson. “I want to teach you a little bit of Spanish,” he says to the crowd, about 90% of whom are dressed in Mr Worldwide cosplay of bald caps, aviators and squiggly hand-drawn facial hair. The phrase he’s teaching? “Yo no quiero agua, yo quiero bebida”, which in English translates to “I don’t want water, I want a drink”. As people used to say: yolo.This is the vibe of Pitbull’s Party After Dark tour, which returns to the UK for its second run this year. It’s a relentless ride through the era of hedonistic and carefree EDM pop that sprouted up after the 2008 financial crisis, and given renewed economic uncertainty and horrific global events, it’s unsurprising that people are still seeking escapism. Why shouldn’t that be delivered by ...

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34 h. ago Strawberry Moon 2025: Best UK time and day to see rare phenomenon this week for first time since 2006

June's full Moon will look a little different thanks to a lunar phenomenon that occurs once every 18.6 years

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38 h. ago 'Underrated’ commuter town near Manchester named amongst UK's property hotspots in 2025

The area has been picked out for its affordability, commuting, school ratings, quality of life and local amenities

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48 h. ago Matheus Cunha to Man United £62.5m transfer concern as Ruben Amorim told how to unleash new star

Matheus Cunha is the first summer signing of 2025 for Manchester United and Wolves correspondent for the Express and Star, Liam Keen has provided the lowdown on United's new attacker

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60 h. ago Bruno Fernandes staying means Manchester United face all kinds of trade

Signing Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are leaps of faith, as is hoping Ruben Amorim can solve all the problemsIn publicly rejecting the overtures of the Saudi Pro League, Bruno Fernandes has made it clear he wants to continue playing football at the highest level. That he wants to challenge for trophies. That he has no interest in wasting what remains of his peak years jogging around aimlessly in the service of a vast public relations project, providing lucrative content for a cruel and heartless regime. Despite all this, he’s more than happy to remain at Manchester United for now.There were other angles to this decision. In a sense, Al-Hilal’s courtship of Fernandes represented a kind of catch-22 for United, desperate to reinforce their underperforming squad while remaining compliant with profitability and sustainability rules. Only a player who truly loved United could contemplate leaving in order to help balance the books. But in signalling his willingness to leave, Fernandes me...

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2 d. ago Soccer Aid 2025 tickets, dates, TV channel and everything else you need to know

The event will feature a number of famous faces and football legends

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4 d. ago Why does 2025 summer transfer window close next week and then reopen again?

Manchester United and Manchester City will have a split transfer window to negotiate this summer.

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4 d. ago Thousands worship inside huge sports complex as Manchester's Muslim community celebrate Eid al Adha 2025

Organisers changed plans due to rain

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4 d. ago Robertson hails ‘king’ McTominay for proving Manchester United wrong

Midfielder still basking in glow of Napoli titleScotland captain says teammate on ‘a whole new level’Andy Robertson believes his Scotland teammate Scott McTominay has revelled in demonstrating the error of Manchester United’s ways by flourishing at Napoli.McTominay’s dream debut season in Naples included a Serie A title and being named the league’s most valuable player. United have been widely castigated for letting the 28-year-old leave his boyhood club for £25m last summer. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Man United 2025/26 third kit 'leaked' as Adidas replicate iconic design

Manchester United's third kit for the 2025/2026 season has been leaked online ahead of the new campaign.

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5 d. ago What time do tickets go on general sale for Drake UK and Europe 2025 tour including Co

Drake is set to visit Manchester Co-Op Live in July as part of 2025 Europe and UK tour

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5 d. ago Manchester United dream forward line for 2025/26 after Bryan Mbeumo signing

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo emerges as a target for United this summer

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5 d. ago Dave Brailsford to step back from Manchester United and return to Ineos

Jim Ratcliffe planning further shake-up at Old TraffordBrailsford will take up old role as Ineos sporting directorSir Dave Brailsford is to reduce his role at Manchester United under a reshuffle being planned by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.Brailsford has played a major part since Ratcliffe secured his stake in United in February 2024, stepping down as team principal of the Ineos Grenadiers cycling team to take charge of footballing operations at Old Trafford and investing considerable time and energy in driving change at the club. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Ironman 2025 Bolton triathlon: Route, road closures, start time and everything you need to know

Thousands of athletes are set to take part in the gruelling event across Wigan and Bolton

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6 d. ago Premier League players who need a move to revitalise their careers

Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Brighton all need to offload players this summerBy WhoScoredJust two years ago Grealish was at the centre of the celebrations as Manchester City won the treble. He now feels very peripheral. A combination of injuries and increased competition in the squad restricted the 29-year-old to just seven league starts this season. The FA Cup final will have been particularly frustrating for Grealish, who was left on the bench while City failed to create chances against Crystal Palace. With the game slipping away, Pep Guardiola sent on the teenager Claudio Echeverri for his debut rather than turning to Grealish. With City in the market another attacker – Rayan Cherki is a target – the former Aston Villa captain desperately needs to leave this summer to restart his stuttering career and reignite his hopes of playing at the World Cup next year. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Manchester City agree €55m fee to buy Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders

Reijnders got 15 goals in Milan’s disappointing seasonHe is in line to become City’s first major summer signingManchester City’s promise of quick summer spending has begun with the agreement of a transfer fee with Milan for the Netherlands international midfielder Tijjani Reijnders.The 26-year-old will cost €55m – around £46m – and has already agreed personal terms for a five-year contract. He will become the first addition of the raft of signings the club chairman, Khaldoon al-Mubarak, pledged before City take part in the Club World Cup. A special transfer window has been opened for Fifa’s new competition. Continue reading...

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